SKI n SURF INDIAGULMARG AND GOA

12 DAYS, 11 NIGHTSBEST TIME TO GO: JAN - MARCH.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: fly into srinagar and drive to gulmarg, 1 Hr:45 Min drive

We will be there to meet you at the airport and arrange for a car that will drive you to Gulmarg directly. The 58 KM drive will take you a little less than 2 hours. Your driver will stop at Tanmarg to put snow chains on the wheels of the car. The last 30 minutes of the drive is an uphill one - in several feet of snow. If you're the nervous kind, we suggest you shut your eyes and breathe. If insane driving on snowy roads by a professional who knows what he's doing is your thing - enjoy! We will check you into the hotel and then we head out to the ski store to get you kitted for your trip. Within a couple of hours you should be on the slopes to start your first day of skiing! If you're a beginner, we will ensure you get instructions that will help you take the bunny slopes by the end of the day. If you're an expert...go ahead, the slopes are yours to conquer!

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Day 2 - 5: Full day skiing/SNOWBOARDING

Full days of skiing in Gulmarg is on the cards for the next six days! We will assign skiing instructors to your group who will help you build on the skills you learnt the previous day. The instructors will also show you how to use the ski lift - it can be tricky for the newbies! The experienced skiers can explore more of the mountain runs and the off-piste powder with our mountain guides.

You will master the ski lift pretty soon, allowing you to venture beyond just the bunny slopes. Kids seem to gather the skill faster than adults and you'll soon see them swooshing down the slopes.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6: DEPART FOR GOA

Take the morning flight from Srinagar via Delhi to Goa. On arrival in Goa, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Be sure to go down to the beach for a sundowner or two, as the sun sinks across the Arabian Sea.

Goan Sunset - photo courtesy Judy Smith

Day 7-11: swimming, relaxing, sightseeing

There is so much you can do in Goa - or you can do nothing at all! That's why we have left this part of the itinerary up to you! The beaches of Goa are world renowned, and you may want to just swim and relax on the beach, buying pineapples and coconuts from the local vendors who roam the beaches. If you are interested in sightseeing, there are some wonderful old Churches from the days when Goa was a Portuguese colony: The Basilica of Bom Jesus, which houses the preserved body of Francis Xavier (said to have miraculous healing powers), The Se Cathedral, India's largest church, are just 2 of the places you might want to visit on a break from the beach! There's also Goa's newest indoor attraction - RoomEscape, a craze that's sweeping the world. You're "locked" in a themed room for 60 minutes and have to solve the mystery using brains and teamwork to escape/win reward.

Goa is known for seafood (of course) and rich spicy flavours of coconut and chilli, in a fantastic mix of Indian and Portuguese flavours. You really must try Goan fish curry, stuffed fish, fresh crab and lobster and their local home brew feni (but not too much!)

Whether you want to stay in 5 star luxury with pool, spa and shopping arcade, or something more local and beachside, MHE can arrange your accommodation, transport and any sightseeing you require.

Costs Include:

Five nights accommodation at Gulmarg in Shaw Inn or similar hotel, on twin sharing basis. Breakfast and dinner is included.